How to watch North Carolina State vs. Western Carolina NCAA football, TV channel, free live stream

The North Carolina State Wolfpack opens up its 2024 campaign at home against the Western Carolina Catamounts on Thursday in an early Week 1 matchup.

The Wolfpack are coming off a strong 9-4 finish in 2023, putting together a tidy 6-2 mark against Atlantic Coast Conference foes. However, NC State finish on a down note, dropping their game against the Kansas State Wildcats in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

The Cats recorded a 7-4 overall tally last fall while going 5-3 in Southern Conference play. The FCS program is ranked 20th in the preseason Stats Perform FCS Top 25 ahead of this year's opening kickoff.

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North Carolina State vs. Western Carolina Week 1 college football game info

Here's everything you need to watch the Wolfpack against the Catamounts.

• When: Thursday, August 29

• Where: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, North Carolina

• TV channel: ACC Network (Watch FREE with Fubo)

• Live stream: Fubo

NC State must be careful against their opening opponent. Despite being a tier below FBS competition, the Catamounts are one of the better teams in the FCS bracket. You will not want to miss the opening week action between these two foes.

What time is North Carolina State vs. Western Carolina?

North Carolina State Wolfpack takes on Western Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 29.

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